Pratt County Health Department

10/14/2026

Commodities are back! 🥫

DCF Commodities Distribution- Wed. Oct 21st 2-5pm

10/14/2026

🌸 October is Women's Health Awareness Month! 🌸

Did you know we offer comprehensive, confidential family planning and wellness services? We are here to support your health at every stage of life.

Our services include:
• Annual Well-Woman Exams & Pap Tests
• Birth Control Options (including natural family planning and abstinence)
• Pregnancy Testing, Counseling, & Referrals
• STI Testing & Treatment
• Basic Infertility Services

✨ Free Screenings Through "Early Detection Works" (EDW) ✨
We are proud to be an official EDW provider! This Kansas program helps eligible women get vital breast and cervical cancer screenings at no cost, while offering resources to help lower your risk for heart disease.

📅 Wondering when to schedule your screenings?
• Pap Tests (Cervical Cancer): Recommended every 3 to 5 years for ages 21–65.
• Mammograms (Breast Cancer): Recommended every 1-2 years starting at age 40.

Take charge of your wellness today! Call us at (620) 672-4135 to check your eligibility or schedule your appointment. 📞

Cancer Screening - Early Detection Works
https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/826/Early-Detection-Works

10/14/2026

October is Safe Sleep Month! 👶
To help keep your little ones safe, we have two certified Safe Sleep Instructors on-site. Families who qualify can receive a free crib. Contact us to learn more about our Safe Sleep program!

Is your family eligible for WIC?
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a nutrition program that provides health education, healthy food, and vital support to Kansas families who qualify. Many working families are eligible and don't realize it—and yes, dads with children under 5 can apply too!

WIC serves Kansas residents who are:
🤰 Pregnant
🤱 Breastfeeding, up to baby's first birthday
👩‍🍼 Non-breastfeeding mothers, up to six months after birth
👶 Infants and children under five years old

WIC-eligible clients can now receive this cute onesie that reminds you of the ABC's of safe sleep (while supplies last)!

Safe Sleep: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/reduce-risk/safe-sleep-environment
WIC Families: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/1017/For-Families
Eligibility: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9168/Eligibility-and-Income-Guidelines-PDF

10/01/2026

Flu Shots Available! 🤧
Walk in or make an appointment for your family.

Did you know we are a Vaccines for Children (VFC) and Vaccines for Adults (VFA) provider? 💉 If you are uninsured or underinsured, you can still get your flu shot and other available 317 program vaccines with us!

09/22/2026

Today's Meal: 9/22/2026
Every Tuesday, Bread of Life Community Kitchen Inc. of Pratt, Ks, serves a delicious meal from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.

09/22/2026

We offer convenient in-home vaccination services for patients who have limited mobility, transportation barriers, or difficulty leaving home.

09/16/2026

It's RSV season. 🤧

Here is some vaccine information to help your family stay protected this RSV season!

Who should get an RSV vaccine?
▪ Infants whose mother did not receive the RSV Vaccine
▪ Pregnant Women (during 32-36 weeks w/ Dr. Order)
▪ 75 years and older (Once - Not Annual)
▪ 50–74 years at increased risk of severe RSV illness

📞Call us with any questions or to schedule an appointment.

https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/rsv/

Maternal Vaccine Schedule: https://www.acog.org/-/media/project/acog/acogorg/files/pdfs/programs/immunization/maternal-immunization-schedule.pdf?rev=69fa35f9cf3d4080b3ec8a6210031b2e&hash=716663FDEE4675D6A88003173C725B09

09/08/2026

Developmental Screening Opportunity - October 2, 2026
Call to set up an appointment!

South Central Kansas Special Education Cooperative

09/04/2026

We will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. Have a fun and safe weekend!

09/01/2026

EVERY TUESDAY, the Bread of Life Community Kitchen Inc. of Pratt, Ks has a Free Will Cafeteria from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM!